Handbook of Norse Mythology

Authoritative, comprehensive reference incorporating the latest research on tales, literary and oral sources, and the broad-reaching cultural legacy of Norse mythology. The book describes the pagan origins of Scandinavia, the interaction between the Vikings and other Europeans, and the concept of time in Norse mythology, and gives a dictionary of deities, themes, and concepts. With 200 entries of up to four pages each, the dictionary includes both well-known characters like Thor and minor figures such as Gleipnir, the "fetter with which the wolf Fenrir was finally bound." It also includes further references about Viking and medieval Scandinavia, archaeology, etymology, the conversion of Iceland, other encyclopedias, and more.

About the author

John Lindow is professor of Scandinavian studies at the University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA.

Product details

• Authors: John Lindow, Lindow John
• Publisher: Abc Clio Press
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 7 to 17
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 08.06.2001
• EAN: 9781576072172
• ISBN: 978-1-57607-217-2
• No. of pages: 384
• Dimensions: 184 mm x 258 mm x 28 mm
• Series: Handbooks of World Mythology; World Mythology
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Folklore & Mythology, RELIGION / Ancient, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Reference, RELIGION / Reference, Folklore, myths & legends, Reference works, Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Ancient religions & mythologies, Ancient religions and Mythologies, Folklore studies / Study of myth (mythology)